Baton Rouge, LA

Metro area in Louisiana · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↓ -1.5%

Median Home Value

$240,357

↓ -0.2%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$1,353/mo

↑ +2.0%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

6.8%

Excellent for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+17.6%

Income Needed to Buy

$65,768

20% down, 30% DTI max

Active Listings

3,319

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

14.8

Favors buying

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.2%

12 Months

↓ -1.5%

5-Year Price Trend

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